Aubrietas

/ɔːˈbriːtəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of aubrieta; the alternative spelling plural of the flowering plant aubretia.

Etymology

Plural of aubrieta formed by adding -s; aubrieta itself is the variant spelling of aubretia, both honoring Claude Aubriet.

Kelly Says

This word is proof that even in modern botany, we have multiple 'correct' ways to say the same thing—aubrietas and aubretias both refer to the exact same purple flowers in your garden!

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